Launceston Race 5 - Victory Images Photography Stakes
BANJO STAR (5) is having his first run back from a break of seven months. Only raced once in the maiden preparation for a win by 1.6 metres at Kilmore. Two trial wins suggest he has come back in good order. The one to beat. GEMMY LOU (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in third at this circuit and distance. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw. Can continue the strong form. TISU SUNNY (6) is a chance having recorded two solid fourths since winning his maiden at this circuit and distance. ASTORMZABREWEN (2) draws lower than in recent attempts and did well for a 1.6m second two back at Hobart.

Driver: Luke Hooper
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 18 m by Imperial Sanz (2:43.90) in 3yo+ on May 24 at $151. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at this track on May 10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Hooper | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $151.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Luke Hooper | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Hooper | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 55.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Conor Crook | 0 |
| 33.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 40 m by Imperial Sanz (2:43.70) in 3yo+ on June 7 at $8.50. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 1.5 m by Hammering Seas (2:04.60) in 3yo+ on May 31 at $7.50. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 42.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:04.6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 26.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | D W Spring | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Star Vision at this track over 1680m in a 3yo on May 24 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Quetzalli at this track over 2200m in a 3yo on May 29 at $5. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 37.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | 59 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early speed at this track beaten 55 m by Ima Little Needy (2:03.50) in 3yo+ on June 7 at $61. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 18 m by Quetzalli (2:47.80) in 3yo on May 29 at $21. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 53.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 60 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 27.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/03/2026 | 3 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | K T Newman | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. Won at debut when by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:05.10) beating Siargao Island in 2yo on November 13 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 2.8m on the pegs. Take beating.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2200m 3yo+ on May 10. Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 18 m by Imperial Sanz (2:43.70) in 3yo+ on June 7 at $17. Winning chance if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | 19 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | 258 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Gareth Rattray | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Gareth Rattray | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 27.7L | $41.00 |